BEST EVER TOM KHA GAI - THAI COCONUT SOUP
This tom kha soup (Thai coconut soup) is absolutely perfect. Rich and creamy yet tangy and salty, this Thai soup is filling but light and positively bursting with flavor. The very best recipe I've ever made or tried. Whole30, paleo, and vegan options offered.
Provided by Cheryl Malik
Categories Main Course Side Dish Soup
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a medium pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno or chile, galangal or ginger, lemongrass, and red curry paste and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until onions are softened. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Strain out the aromatics (the garlic, onions, lemongrass, and ginger) and discard. Add in coconut cream or milk, chicken breast (or tofu or shrimp), and mushrooms. Simmer until chicken breast pieces are just cooked through, then add fish sauce, coconut aminos (or coconut sugar), and lime juice, plus more of each to taste.
- Cook 2 minutes, then ladle into serving bowls and top with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 60 g, SaturatedFat 52 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Sodium 1266 mg, Fiber 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
THE BEST THAI TOM KHA SOUP RECIPE
Tom Kha Gai - Thai chicken coconut soup aromatic of lemongrass, lime kaffir leaves and galangal, gives you a refreshing aftertaste with a creamy taste from coconut.
Provided by natty's pantry
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring coconut milk and chicken stock to a boil in a pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Add cilantro, lemongrass, galangal, Thai chile peppers, and kaffir lime leaves; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high heat. Add chicken; simmer until no longer pink in the center, about 7 minutes. Stir in cabbage; cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Remove soup from heat; stir in lime juice and fish sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 27.5 g, Sodium 243.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SPICY TOM KHA NOODLE
A delicious rice noodle dish made with coconut milk. You can make this with prawns or chicken, and adjust the spiciness to suit. This is quick and easy to prepare, and it's accessible enough that you can find most of the ingredients at the local grocery.
Provided by hollyberry
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season a medium saucepan with the olive oil. Over medium heat, brown the garlic, green onions and mushrooms.
- Stir in the fish sauce and prawns OR fish sauce and chicken and sautee until cooked through.
- Add the yellow bell pepper, tomato, chilies (for the chilies, I just take off the tops and the tails and add the remainder), brown sugar, salt, cumin, and lemongrass paste. Stir in coconut milk and basil.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes, allowing to reduce.
- Meanwhile, boil 4 cups of water, add the rice noodles and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes then drain.
- Dish the noodles into large soup bowls and cover with the soup mixture. Garnish with lime leaves. Serve with sticks and non-metallic spoons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1055.4, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 39.3, Sodium 2182.1, Carbohydrate 145.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 7.3, Protein 12.8
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